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116%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
190%
Household income NAT. AVG.
71%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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IndexMerrickNew YorkNational
Income per capita$64,283$34,212$29,829
Median household income$160,281$60,741$55,322
Median income owner occupied$161,899$83,277$70,586
Median income renter occupied$0$38,983$35,192
Median earnings male$97,234$40,464$36,919
Median earnings female$63,398$30,906$26,250
Unemployment rate1.4%4.8%4.7%
Poverty level2.3%15.5%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Merrick is 116% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Merrick is 190% higher than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Merrick is 71% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Merrick is 85% lower than the national average

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      $106,843 $160,281 $320,562
      City
      $40,489 $60,741 $121,482
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Merrick median earnings by income bracket

      Merrick employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry6.8%6.8%
      Manufacturing sector4.8%4.8%
      Financial & insurance services13.1%13.1%
      Wholesale & retail services14.6%14.6%
      Public administration8.0%8.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities4.7%4.7%
      Education, health & social services13.5%13.5%
      Other31.1%31.1%

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      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Cold Spring Harbor, NY2,864$250,001351.9%
      Brookville, NY3,599$250,001351.9%
      Woodsburgh, NY818$250,001351.9%
      Munsey Park, NY2,696$250,001351.9%
      Laurel Hollow, NY1,967$250,001351.9%
      Merrick, NY20,594$160,281189.7%

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      Merrick, NY20,594$160,281189.7%
      Source: The Merrick, NY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).